Change of use applications in West Suffolk

There were 26 change of use applications in West Suffolk in the last 12 months. Of the 15 decided so far, 14 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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DC/26/0862/P3QPA 4 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

Barns A,B And C Rougham Place Place Farm (off New Road) Rougham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9LR

Prior approval application under part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment and Consequential Provisions) (Eng...

Prior Approval Agriculture to dwellings West Suffolk 4 Jun 2026
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DC/26/0794/CLP 21 May 2026 Pending Consideration

9 High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8LX

Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - change of use within class E to cafe/restaurant

Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use/Dev West Suffolk 21 May 2026
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DC/26/0662/FUL 27 Apr 2026 Pending Consideration

Surrey House 41 High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8NA

Planning application - conversion of ground, first and second floor to three dwellings with access from Palace Street

Full Planning Application West Suffolk 27 Apr 2026
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DC/26/0637/CLP 22 Apr 2026 Decided

3 Twites Farm New Cottages Twites Corner Great Saxham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 5JR

Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - change of use of garage (Class C3) to commercial, business and servic...

Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use/Dev West Suffolk 22 Apr 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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